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by Nate Hahn
2 Nov 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Wanted To Buy
Topic: Case for Marlen S10
Replies: 1
Views: 687

Case for Marlen S10

I need a case for my '75 Marlen S10. Based on what I've looked at, it seems likely I'll need to have one made for it. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
by Nate Hahn
15 Aug 2023 4:26 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: 1975 Marlen Tuning Issue — Hex Screws Not Moving
Replies: 5
Views: 616

Thank you all for your responses. Ivan, here are a couple closer shots of the screws from the inside. Maybe this will help. I think this steel was stored in a room that flooded, because there’s a bit of what appears to be mildew/rust on the front metal panels, but I didn’t see much damage of that ty...
by Nate Hahn
14 Aug 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: 1975 Marlen Tuning Issue — Hex Screws Not Moving
Replies: 5
Views: 616

1975 Marlen Tuning Issue — Hex Screws Not Moving

Hi folks, I recently got a 1975 Marlen pedal steel, which as I understand it has a pull-release system. I read the very helpful document Bob posted online about how to tune this type of steel, but the last bit I can’t seem to do is tune the brass hex screws on the end piece. I tried turning them wit...
by Nate Hahn
8 Nov 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Tuning Problem - A Pedal, String 10 (E9th)
Replies: 3
Views: 1615

Tuning Problem - A Pedal, String 10 (E9th)

Hello fellow pedal steelers. I have been struggling to get my A pedal in tune on the low B string of my E9th. It is flat. Now, I am able to tune it up to C# perfectly fine. However, when I do so, my B string also gets tuned up with it. So, the tuning peg for the pedal also tunes up the string. I can...